Tag: c2e2

C2E2 has brought a ton of announcements this weekend from Marvel, the latest of which confirms their teaser this week for Gambit. The comic returns this August with James Asmus and Clay Mann at work on the series, the cover will have to do for until Marvel drops more information.

Not much is around for this series yet but Marvel has announced a return for the insane villain Carnage at C2E2, it might be too early to talk about the project but that hasn’t stopped them from making wild cover art showing off a teaser for the upcoming story. It’s hard to say what will happen this time around but we’ll have to hold on and wait through it.

Marvel is cranking out important news for C2E2 this weekend, one of many announcements surrounds Sabretooth the lifetime nemesis who has plagued Wolverine for a lifetime. Loeb and Bianchi are back to spin their story from “Evolution” in Wolverine #310 and bring life back to one of the most classic villains Logan has known.

comiXology is a slow-growing giant in the comic marketplace, today they expand their reach just a bit more as they partner with Archaia to release digital first products and same day digital availability as print releases. Given the reach of comiXology across iOS, Android and the web it’s not surprising to see them still pushing on for those last key partners to their reach.

Part of this partnership will also reward comiXology fans with all-new material and unreleased content just for this digital experience. Some of the series coming to comiXology are included below.

Rust

Dare Detectives

Cursed Pirate Girl

The Dark Crystal

The Storyteller

Tale of Sand

Exclusives coming up before print:

Pantalones, TX

Strange Attractors

Mumbai Confidential

SPACE: 1999

ComiXology isn’t the only group jumping for joy in this deal, Archaia is happy to enter the digital realm with such a wide user base to see their collection.

“We are dedicated to bringing our library of award-winning content into the digital forefront, and comiXology has proven the demand for digital content in the marketplace, providing readers with a simple and immediate means of accessing the latest graphic novel content. We’re excited to offer readers some of our hottest content weeks, and in some cases months, before it sees print.” Says PJ Bickett, CEO of Archaia.

If you’re eager to test it out get over to comiXology now, as of the opening of C2E2 today they’ve already begun rolling these additions out for the fans!

Looking for good freebies to catch while you’re at C2E2? Check out the ComiXology booth at the show while you can to get a limited edition renewal card for The Walking Dead Volume 1 in digital format. The team has been at work handing these out for major conventions but no matter how many times they do it the reward doesn’t lose value. If you need a head start into the comic story line this will get you at least a little bit into the series.

Things to mention on this, the panel is wide open to all digital comic discussion and those codes do go pretty fast so make sure to get it soon and not leave it to chance that maybe they have one available for you on Sunday.

C2E2 is almost here and FUNimation announces their event news coming to the show. Their biggest push comes in the form of Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker which they’ll have a panel and signing for. Not only will the team have Q&A running they’ll also be there to screen it to fans that manage to steal a seat during the panel.

As part of the celebration, FUNimation is also running Dawn of the Seeker on Amazon for 54% off right now at $15.99 or $14.99 with Prime + Free shipping, a nice deal for pre-order folks and if you have prime that also means free shipping. FUNimation doesn’t plan to just hit and run though, they’ll also be a sponsor to the Daily Costume Contest at the show.

C2E2 is on the way and Aspen has goods for those attending, 3 signed and numbered C2E2 prints for fans. The posters are 13″x19″ and look pretty hardcore. Unfortunately we only have the collection image available and not individual samples, those of you hoping to have mini memento pictures are out of luck on this one.

Check out the posters below, if you’re attending good luck and hopefully you can catch them before they sell out.

Going to C2E2 this weekend? Catch a special event from Marvel centered around Gambit, the news goes out on Sunday April 15th during their “Next Big Thing” panel at 11AM during the show, for those who can’t make it the news will also be available from Marvel as the show rolls along. If you feel you can wait just a moment, we’ll be following their updates and posting them as they break during c2E2.

The only detail we have is just the date attached to the announcement, August 2012.

Matt Fraction has created huge story arcs for Marvel in his time and David Aja has even helped assist some of those pieces, this weekend at C2E2 the comic world will get word on what these guys have been working on so heavily behind closed doors. Marvel only teases that it will be an all new ongoing series but nothing more, even their promo banner for the event is shrouded in mystery.

The panel goes live at C2e2 at 5:15 PM on Saturday April 14 and carries the title “Cup O’ Joe panel”. Attend it if you can otherwise we’ll try to get the news posted here as soon as it breaks.

DC confirms today they’ll be attending C2E2 this year, they’re holding out at booth #115 and launching promo events, signings and panels for fans. Vertigo announcements will roll out at the show and updates on the New 52 will follow, the team doesn’t have much else to share but they’re promising to talk quite a bit on Before Watchmen as a special treat.

Check back for updates on their schedule for the show and we’ll keep the c2E2 news flowing!

*Update: From C2E2

Friday
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DC All Access

Date: Friday, April 13
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: S402ab

Speakers: David Finch , Kevin Maguire , Scott Snyder

Description:
A lot can happen in a year! Come by for unfiltered access to DC Comic’s top Editors as they talk all things DC! Find out what’s going on behind the scenes at DC Comics! Joining the All-Access party will be some of the industry’s top talent including David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Kevin Maguire (Worlds’ Finest) and Scott Snyder (Batman, Swamp Thing), so don’t miss out!

Saturday
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DC Entertainment: Talent Search Orientation

Date: Saturday, April 14
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: N426b

Speaker: Mark Chiarello

Description:
Join DCE’s VP – Art Direction and Design, Mark Chiarello, for an informative orientation session that will explain how DCE’s Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Magazine brands. If you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional, then this is the panel for you! In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.)

DC Comics – The New 52

Description:
DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 is the most talked about event of the last year, and we’re not done making news! Come by and be a part of history as DCE Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras is joined by your favorite top-notch talent such as Chris Burnham (Batman, Incorporated), Patrick Gleason (Batman and Robin), Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western), and Scott Snyder (Batman, Swamp Thing) to discuss the books that are shaping this new era!

DC Comics for Kids!

Date: Sunday, April 15
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: S402ab

Speakers: Art Baltazar , Franco

Description:
They may be young – but they’re still heroes! Come join the Eisner Award winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco (Tiny Titans) as they bring their one-of-kind energy and humor to discuss the upcoming, action-packed, awesomeness that is Superman Family Adventures as well as other DC Comics for kids! Don’t miss this all-ages panel!

Art Masters – Drawing DC

Description:
What does it take to remake a universe? Immensely talented artists! Join VP – Art Direction and Design Mark Chiarello and DC Comics top artists David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Patrick Gleason (Batman and Robin), and Kevin Maguire (Worlds’ Finest) for a unique peek into their visual approach in shaping DC Comics!